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  • Lawn of Native Grasses Beats Traditional Lawn...

    Submitted by sarah on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 11:04am

    ScienceDaily (Apr. 22, 2011) — A lawn of regionally native grasses would take less resources to maintain while providing as lush a carpet as a common turfgrass used in the South, according to a study by ecologists at The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

  • NOFA Organic Land Care Program Now Hiring!

    Submitted by nofa on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:58am

    NOFA OLC is seeking candidates for two part-time positions of Program Director and Program Coordinator. Deadline to apply May 11, 2011.

  • Scientists Develop First "Practical" Artificial Leaf

    Submitted by sarah on Mon, 03/28/2011 - 7:03pm

    From ScienceDaily:

    "Scientists have claimed one of the milestones in the drive for sustainable energy -- development of the first practical artificial leaf.

    "...they described an advanced solar cell the size of a poker card that mimics the process, called photosynthesis, that green plants use to convert sunlight and water into energy.

  • Rotenone and Paraquat linked to Parkinson's Disease

    Submitted by sarah on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 1:25pm

    From National Institutes for Health:

    "New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users.

    The study was a collaborative effort conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health, and the Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center in Sunnyvale, Calif...."

  • Organic Turf Show, NY, Feb 17, 2011

    Submitted by sarah on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 9:12am

    Neighborhood Network is hosting its 12th annual Organic Turf Show on Feb 17. Details below.

    Farmingdale State College
    Farmingdale, NY 11735

    February 17, 2011

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